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There’s something special about train travel. Suspended between destinations, train cars are micro-worlds of their own. Elevate your Kyushu trip by hopping on one (or more) of JR Kyushu’s immersive railroad adventures.…
By Lisa Wallin
Tohoku is a wonderful region with friendly people, delicious apples and some of the most beautiful coastline in Japan. We wanted to take the challenge to see how far our trip could…
By Kim Kahan
Kabuki, a UNESCO-recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is a form of classical Japanese theater characterized by its extravagant costumes, make-up, performances and a surprising lack of women’s bathrooms backstage. That’s because…
By Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
Current global food trends include a plant-forward diet, plant-based foods and locavore dining. Some destination restaurants are making radical changes to their menus in order to be categorized as completely vegetarian. Meanwhile,…
By Yukari Sakamoto
For the production of our special Made in Japan issue, we sifted through our past Shop Japan posts to round up our favorite Japanese artisanal items. Keep reading for bamboo coolers, designer cutlery, chado-worthy teaware…
By Weekender Editor
This season we have three Shop Japan roundups to help you in your search for the perfect holiday gift. More gift ideas: Shop Japan: 25 Gift Ideas For this Holiday Season Food…
Tokyo has no shortage of fascinating museums, yet too few of us dare to venture beyond the comfortable confines of Ueno Park and its selection of high-profile attractions. If you step out of…
By Ciaran Lawler
For first-time visitors to Tohoku, Miyagi Prefecture is often at the top of the list. It lies within easy reach of Tokyo and is a convenient stepping stone to the rest of…
We're on a hunt for the best gourmet curry at Tokyo Station — and we're taking you with us
By Camilla Chandra
The latest addition to our What’s New series is Roppongi, the swanky Minato-ku neighborhood famed for its boutique art museums and sprawling galleries. One of the most popular haunts for Tokyo’s growing…
By David McElhinney
Without Toshio Suzuki, Hayao Miyazaki may not have become such a world-famous director. The widely respected producer helped kickstart Miyazaki’s career by facilitating the creation of the Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind manga…
Aomori Prefecture is a big place — one of Japan’s 10 largest prefectures — and yet many of us only associate Aomori with apples and snow. Which, in all honesty, isn’t entirely…
